Female Fight Experience

Melinda Doorley is a Dutch Style fighter training out of Skadi Performance in the Gold Coast. She chats about her childhood as a twin and one of 11 siblings and her pathway from the chess club to Muay Thai badassery. She's also really open about the imposter syndrome that has plagued her thoughts from time to time, a topic we get requested to discuss on this podcast probably more than any oth...

Rosie Felberg has done a complete 180 in her life since 2019. To go from chain-smoking before breakfast, suffering from bulimia and drug addiction to becoming a professional Muay Thai athlete in just four years is quite remarkable, as is Rosie herself. She's also a product of the excellent pathway we have here in Victoria, from Muay Thai Victoria Amateurs to Roots, to fighting professionally...

Introducing the undisputed 57kg Muay Thai champ in NZ, holding all five contested belts, Amy Pearse from ROC Taupo . Amy is a deer farmer by day and dominating the Muay Thai scene in NZ by night. She chats about the challenges of training in a small, rural town (including her coach being 3 hours drive away!), her patient style in the ring and her plans to come over for a bit of biff in Australia....

We're thrilled to bring you more international guests, this time the delightful Viktoria Lipianska from TFC in Bratislava, Slovakia . Viktoria is a One Championship athlete who has also graced us in Melbourne on the Roots/Rebellion scene. She chats with us about the nerve wrecking wait during the One Champ contract offering, her training camps that have taken her all over the world from Switz...

Rozi Komlos from Sitshoothon Muay Thai has just returned to the ring after a 5 year hiatus which she took in order to prioritise her mental health. In this ep she speaks so thoughtfully and in such a real way about that time in her life. She gets into the nuts and bolts of how Muay Thai can support your health, her performance now the ring rust has well and truly gone and the epic goals she has fo...

Bec Rooney is a now retired pro Muay Thai fighter, fighting and coaching out of Man Ho Martial Arts Academy in Darwin. She's represented Australia at IFMA's from 2017 to 2019, she's held titles such as Naksoo 4 Girl Eliminator and WA MTA 57kg State title. She's chats with us about her decision to retire, her new roles as a referee and judge and of course as a mum. Join hosts Sm...

We've had Bryan and Jackie , now to complete the Boxing Works trifecta we are thrilled to bring you Janet "JT" Todd . Janet is an Aerospace Engineer by day and a Muay Thai fighter by night, sometimes omitting inconvenient things like showering  to fit everything in her day. She's been a world champion in both Muay Thai and Kickboxing and has just come out of the cage again afte...

Jessie Geyl found Muay Thai at 31 and since then has racked up over 20 pro fights under the tutelage of Paul Hosking from Pretty Top Team . She chats with us about her goals for the next few years, her fight camp dets, and how her alter-ego "Jessica" helps her to get vicious.  Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay T...

Jackie Buntan is one of the fiercest competitors on ONE Championship at the moment. Coming off a stunning first round KO against FFE Alumni Diandra Martin , Jackie sits down with us to talk about her rapid rise to the top of One, the genius of Bryan Popejoy and the challenges being a first generation American from a traditional Filipino background.  Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridge...

Soraya Hamami is a Pro Muay Thai fighter and Trainer out of Sitshoothon in NSW. She is also a Muay Thai Australia and WBC judge and referee. In this episode Soraya discusses her pathway to Australia from France (via Spain), her career evolving in the referee and judging space, and the ups and downs of your fiancé also being your head trainer. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakr...

Maisha Maria Katz is a pro Muay Thai fighter, based in Thailand but currently tripping around Europe running MT seminars. She opens up about suffering from Bulimia through a period of loneliness in Thailand, her path to recovery and her epic sparring battles with her champion sparring mates at Phuket Fight Club. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Au...

Bryan Popejoy is the owner of Boxing Works in LA and the coach of arguably two of the best female Muay Thai fighters on the One Championship circuit right now. In this episode we find out about Bryan's coaching style, what differentiates good from great fighters and how to evolve your coaching along with the sport itself. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they inter...

Tierra "T-Money" Brandt is the WBC American national champion and 3 x IFMA gold medallist fighting out of Dan's Gym . With over 60 fights to her name and just in her early 20s, Tierra has an amazing future ahead. She chats with us about her family legacy in Muay Thai, the role IFMA has played in her career and her recent stint on the Challenger series. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Co...

Shannon Gardiner fighting out of Kao Sok Muay Thai , is the newly crowned WMC World Champion! We chat with her about her amazing recent win to take that belt, her changed approach to both S&C and nutrition, and her obsession with Crocs. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. Please ra...

Nathalie Pavlides is a Swedish/Australian pro Muay Thai fighter, training under Mark Pease of Strikeforce Gym fame. In this episode Nat talked about migrating to Muay Thai after being raised in a family of boxers, her recent fight in Abu Dhabi, was super candid about some challenges she's having at the moment with her mental fight game.  Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakr...

Corban Harvey is the WBC Queensland Featherweight Champion, training out of Top Gun Muay Thai under the guidance of Maverick Day . While she's only been fighting professionally for a couple of years, she's on a tear of wins and now has 11 fights under her belt. Corban chats with us about her recent WBC state belt win, blowing out her ACL not long after, and also her incredible story to r...

Niamh Kinehan is an absolute force. With over 100 amateur fights before she turned pro in 2017, Niamh is now the WBC World Champ at 61kgs. Fighting out of Franks Gym , she's defended her title twice and now has her sights set on a final belt to complete the set. Join us for this inspiring chat with yet another humble warrior. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they i...

Michaela Jorgensen is a strong up and coming fighter training and coaching out of Champions Gym in WA. Michaela recently had her pro debut on Roots and put on an absolute show. She chats with us about finding this sport when others didn't appeal, her recent stint at Nationals and her upcoming world IFMA games in Bangkok. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interv...

Natalie "Kill Face" Morgan is a pro Muay Thai fighter training out of The Yard in LA, USA. Natalie has an extraordinary work ethic, discipline and focus which has served her well in her 30+ fights. In this ep she talks about her recent shot at the WBC National North American title, her home at the legendary gym The Yard and shares her very entertaining story about how her fight name came...

Tiff Lam is a pro Muay Thai fighter currently training out of GTG in Perth. Tiff is super reflective in this episode as she considers the role she wants Muay Thai to play in her life going forward. She chats with us about her stellar run with Supafight gym, the impact of a supportive partner on your ability to fight and her unique take on fight day. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridge...

Kiri Maru Bradley is an exceptional story-teller; this episode is guaranteed to sweep you away. She's a pro Muay Thai fighter with 32 fights, training out of The Pitt in WA. Kiri shares with us her upbringing in Cooktown (pop 2.5k), her notoriety in taking on anyone often at short notice, and her changed role at the upcoming Muay Thai League all-female card on Feb 18. Join hosts Smokin'...

Nakia Wright is a pro Muay Thai fighter and promotor of Muay Thai League who currently hosts the only all-female Muay Thai promotion in Australia; A League of Their Own. In this ep Nakia shares her insight as a pro-fighter on mindset, how to think about your opponent, and maximising impact on the MT scene. The all-female card on Feb 18 is a cracker, check out their insta for ticket and stream info...

Gabrielle de Ramos is a pro Muay Thai fighter and another fierce competitor in the mini-flyweight division in Australia. Training out of MuayU in Canberra, Gabrielle chats with us about her 10 pro fights, what it's like dealing being a pro athlete having to deal with insane levels of sexually degrading messages on socials, and her upcoming bout on the all female Muay Thai League show on Feb 1...

Peter is a combat sports nutritionist and the owner of Condition Nutrition . He boasts some pretty big names on his client list including Liam Harrison, Celeste Hansen, Amber Kitchen and Bryony Soden. He's worked with fighters on the UFC, OneFC and many local athletes as well. Pete's approach is strongly evidence based, with not only a bachelors but also Masters degree, he knows what&apo...

Brittany "The Spear" Thomas is a pro Muay Thai fighter training out of 8 Blade Warriors. As an ex-gymnast and ex-professional soccer player, Britt knows how to compete at an elite level, and it shows in the ring. She is also bloody hilarious as you'll know if you've come across her and Sze Sze's content on insta. Britt is hoping for an active year in 2023 and is definitely...